The debate over the political role of the nuclear family has recently expanded ' to include a position that regards the family as a revolutionary force in that the family is regarded as the counterweight to the welfare state This position is criticized and found inadequate. Instead it is submitted that in locating the revolutionary potential of everyday life, a political theory that focuses upon the new social movements provides a more feasible analysis Various aspects of such a political theory are counterpoised to the viability of the family as a revolutionary force position.
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